Durza Gurkesh

Durza is an Abyssin female of the Gurkesh tribe of Byss. Abyssins do not use family names, but Durza found it practical in her spacefaring. Often clad in her azure set of Beskar heavy armor with blasters at the hip and an NZ-9118 slung around the back, Durza Gurkesh strikes an intimidating profile. Heavily armored -nearly blastproof- and armed to the teeth, Durza is very clearly a trained rifleman with some experience as heavy infantry, i.e. a Mandalorian shock trooper. A strangely cheap and antiquated looking slug thrower rests on her right thigh holster, out of place among her other well-polished equipment. A score of tally marks, engraved into the side of the C-M Shotgun with something sharp, shows the real reason why Durza carries around such an old firearm: she's been counting every successful bounty since she got what was evidently her first weapon and now, the tallies have stretched from the shotgun's rear all the way to the very tip.

• Height: 2.0m
• Weight: 114.6 kg
• Age: 46y
• Nicknames: The Azure Queen
• Flagship: Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruiser 'Raging Bull'

History

Durza Gurkesh’s journey began under the guidance of her adoptive father, a seasoned Mandalorian armorer who discovered her as an abandoned child during a salvaging expedition in the Outer Rim. He brought her to Coruscant, where he imparted the skills of shooting and basic combat. Despite her deep admiration for him, Durza struggled to grasp the intricacies of smithing, proving to be a less-than-ideal successor to his armorer business. However, her prowess with her father's latest weaponry and her natural talent as a fighter pilot quickly became apparent.

Career

Gurkesh Security

Upon reaching adulthood, Durza embarked on her own path as a bounty hunter, armed with nothing but a trusty Fragstorm shotgun and a pair of mag-binders. She quickly gained a reputation for her relentless pursuit of justice. After a brief stint in bounty hunting, she trained as a Mandalorian Heavy Infantry cadet on Mandalore, where she learned the fundamentals of squad combat and strategy. However, she found herself ruminating on her Abyssin heritage more so than her adoptive Mandalorian one, which led her to seek new opportunities elsewhere.

Faerytail

Durza then joined the Faerytail Family, an Imperial-aligned faction, During her time with Faerytail, Durza encountered a revivalist sect of the Pius Dea aboard a Dreadnaught in Messert. Intrigued by their ideals of order and justice, she felt compelled to join their ranks. Although initially treated as a second-class citizen, Durza earned their trust through tireless dedication and her formidable combat skills. She embraced her role within the Pius Dea, committing herself to their mission of smiting chaos and restoring balance to the galaxy.

Pius Dea

Now, as a steadfast crusader for the Pius Dea, Durza Gurkesh embodies the spirit of a true space paladin. Her imposing presence and unwavering resolve make her a beacon of hope in a tumultuous universe, wielding her weapons not for personal gain, but as instruments of justice to protect those who cannot defend themselves. Her journey reflects a relentless pursuit of righteousness as she champions the ideals of the Pius Dea, striving to cull the chaos that threatens to engulf the galaxy.